Historic Preservation Commission

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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Overview

The Historic Preservation Commission makes recommendations to the City Council and Planning Commission regarding the protection of landmarks, property and structures in the City. The Commission holds public hearings to identify historic landmarks, districts, and points of interest, and is accountable to take appropriate action to preserve them and to investigate structures which might be of historic significance.

• Mills Act (PDF)
  Tax Incentives for Preserving and Rehabilitating Locally Designated Historic Landmark Properties.
• Historic Landmark Designation (PDF)
  There are numerous advantages to designating homes and buildings as landmarks. This brochure lays out the designation process.
• List of Ojai's Historic Landmarks (PDF)
  The City of Ojai is proud of the historical sites located throughout the City and appreciates this Commission's work to preserve our heritage.
• Historic Down Town Walking Tour (PDF)
  We are pleased to invite you to enjoy your tour of our town.
• State (Caltrans) Historic Resources Evaluation Report – April 2018(PDF)

City of Ojai Historic Districts

The "Cultural and Historic Preservation Law" section of the Ojai City Code establishes the authority for the Historic Preservation Commission to "investigate and recommend to the City Council the adoption of ordinances designating areas as having special historic, community, or architectural value as "historic districts."

Learn more about the Taormina Historic District.